CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE DUARTE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
6:30 PM - Closed Session
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz - Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager / Director of
Administrative Services
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
Agency Negotiator: Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director
REGULAR SESSION
4. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the open session to order at 7:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
- Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreatio
brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety Service
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
Christine Soo, Deputy City Clerk/ Administrative Secretar
5. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Financial Services Manager, Angela Chiaromonte. 02/28/2023 - PAGE 1
6. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Kang shared that neighboring Monrovia Councilmember, John Nobrega Jr., passed away and requested that the council meeting be adjourned in his memory.
City Manager Jordan reported that Items 11G and 11H will be pulled from the Consent Calendar for approval at a future meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda as amended.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
- ABSENT: NONE
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Phan announced that no reportable action was taken.
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
Members of the Mayor's Youth Council reported on recent events and shared upcoming events.
B. Public Safety Department Update
Public Safety Services Director Villalobos provided an update on Part One Crimes, the Big Lots parking lot, the status of the additional portable cameras, and the effects of the recent rainstorm.
Councilmember Finlay left the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming city events.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
City Clerk Juarez announced that we received one written comment from Bill Lam regarding public transportation.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11G and 11H were pulled during the Adoption of the Agenda.
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading. (CC/HA/FA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Councilmembers) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of Minutes -February 14, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
D. Approval of Warrants - February 28, 2023. (CC/HA/FA) E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Status Report for February 2023.
F. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Update.
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G. Approval of Civica Law Group, APC, Agreement for Municipal Citation Legal Services H. Approval of Civica Law Group, APC, Agreement for Code Enforcement Legal Services loved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried by th ollowing vote of the Council to approve Items 11A-11F of the Consent Calenda AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
- 13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Fiscal Year 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Report
Assistant City Manager/ Director of Administrative Services Petersen gave a presentation of the City's mid-year budget.
City Manager Jordan presented an overview of last year's mid-year report and reviewed revenues.
In response to questions posed by Council, Assistant City Manager/ Director of Administrative Services Petersen clarified that a budget workshop will be held in May and other budget discussion related to projects can be discussed at the Goal Setting workshop.
B. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Conceptual Design Services of Initial Phase of Civic Center Master Plan
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez gave a staff report and presented conceptual designs for the initial phase of the Civic Center Master Plan.
In response to questions posed by Council, Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez clarified that once Council reviews the design renderings and decides to take action, the City may float RFPs for construction.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to authorize the City Manager to execute this Professional Services Agreement with LPA in the amount of $45,000 for conceptual design services of the three-phase project - Civic Center (exterior), City Hall and Community Center (interiors).
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
- 14. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Councilmember Martin Del Campo thanked the Public Safety Department for their work in addressing a constituent's concerns.
Councilmember Garcia shared a few words about Dr. Melvin Trousdale and expressed sympathy for his family.
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Councilmember Kang shared a few words about John Nobrega, former Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Monrovia.
Councilmember Lewis suggested redesigning the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC); he hanked Assistant City Manager/ Director of Administrative Services Petersen and City Manage Jordan for their work on the mid-year budget.
Mayor Schulz thanked City Clerk Annette Juarez and Deputy City Clerk Christine Soo for all the hard work they do.
16. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Melvin Trousdale and John Nobrega.
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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